☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Kvarner & Islands · Novi Vinodolski
Kozica
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Kozica, Novi Vinodolski
Beach Kozica is located in Novi Vinodolski (Kvarner & Islands). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Kozica · Novi Vinodolski
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250° · W (Ponente)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 250°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Pebble · Rocky
Seabed slope: gentle; natural shade: Low shrubs & pine trees; access: Paved asphalt road.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 08:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 18 °C.
3 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restrooms / Toilets, Parking available, Camping site.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (250° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
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Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Povile - ispod bungalova na obali (7.6 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | Seek opposite leeward shore in strong gusts |
Kozica is a coastal beach and bay situated in Novi Vinodolski (Kvarner & Islands). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Excellent.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 250°, direction W (Ponente); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restrooms / Toilets, Parking available, Camping site.
Latest official water test (2026-09-28 08:05:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 18 °C.
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IZOR FIELD PROFILE · INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND FISHERIES
Beach profile and seabed characteristics
Verified field data from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split).
Beach terrain type
Predominantly Pebble, Rocky.
Natural shade
Low shrubs & pine trees
Water entry & depth
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Access, parking & crowds
Access: Paved asphalt road · Parking: Free parking · Crowd: High crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 5MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Excellent.
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Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kozica
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Kozica (Novi Vinodolski).
What is the sea water quality rating at Kozica beach in Novi Vinodolski? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #6002), the bathing water quality at Kozica is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-28 08:05:00), the measured sea temperature was 18 °C.
Which winds is Kozica bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Kozica faces the open sea at a bearing of 250° (W (Ponente)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Bora (NE) and Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from W (Ponente) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Kozica? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Kozica consists of: Pebble, Rocky. The seabed entry slope is moderate, and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Low shrubs & pine trees. The swimming zone is approximately 250 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Kozica? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restrooms / Toilets, Parking available, Camping site. Coastal access: Paved asphalt road; parking availability: Free parking.
Where is Kozica located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Kozica is located in Novi Vinodolski, Kvarner & Islands, Croatia at GPS coordinates 45.05568° N, 14.86941° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Sibinj (1.3 km), Smokvica (3.7 km), Klenovica plaža (5.3 km).
NEIGHBORING COVES · OFFICIAL IZOR MONITORING
Nearby Beaches
Other officially monitored beaches and coves near Kozica. Distances are straight-line measurements.